Learn more about Mann Gulch

CLICK HERE to view a photo album from my kayak/hike in the Mann Gulch area in November of 2016. The album includes several good photos of Mann Gulch.

There are several books, videos, and even
some music related to the Mann Gulch
tragedy. All of these can be ordered using the
Amazon.com icon at the bottom of this page.
In fact, you can help support this web site by using that icon to place an
order . . . Thanks, Rod Benson

Videos .
. . 1. During the spring of 2002, PBS
stations aired a 2-hour NOVA program called
"Fire Wars". The documentary explained the
past, present, and future of fighting fires. It
features an excellent 15-20 minute segment
about Mann Gulch, including a computer
simulation and a reenactment. To check it out
select "video", type in the words "Fire Wars",
and then click on "go".

2. Another video
called "Escape: Fire in Mann Gulch" (produced for The History Channel, 45 minutes) is also
available through Amazon.com. .

Books . . . 1. "Young Men and
Fire" by Norman Maclean; available in
paperback; the most complete account of the
Mann Gulch Tragedy

2. "A River Runs
Through It" by Norman Maclean

3. "Fire on the Mountain: True
Story of the South Canyon Fire" by John N.
MacLean (Norman's son)

4. "Hiking
Montana" by Bill and Russ Schneider; a "must
have" if you're planning a trip to Montana

5.
"Northwest Exposures": A Geologic Story of
the Northwest; one of my favorites

6.
"Roadside Geology of Montana (or your
state)"

7. "Original Journals of the Lewis
and Clark Expedition" . . . click on "books", type
in "original journals", and then click
"go"

Music . . . The CD called
"Cry, Cry, Cry" inlcudes an interesting song
about the tragedy called "Cold Missouri
Waters".

Support this site by
ordering these, or any other products through
the Amazon.com icon
below.